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2. Impacted wisdom teeth - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   An impacted wisdom tooth may partially emerge so that some of the crown is visible. This is called a partially impacted wisdom tooth. If the tooth never breaks through the gums, it's called a fully impacted wisdom tooth. Whether partially or fully impacted, the tooth may: Grow at an angle toward the next tooth, which is the second molar.

3. Wisdom tooth removal - Mayo Clinic

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   Overview. Wisdom tooth extraction, also called removal, is a surgical procedure to take out one or more wisdom teeth. These are the four permanent adult teeth located at the back corners of your mouth on the top and bottom. If a wisdom tooth, also known as a third molar, doesn't have room to grow, it can become impacted.

4. Impacted wisdom teeth - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Impacted wisdom teeth that cause pain or other dental problems usually are taken out with surgery, also known as extraction. Extraction of a wisdom tooth usually is needed for: Infection or gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, involving the wisdom teeth. Tooth decay in partially erupted wisdom teeth.

5. Wisdom teeth removal: When is it necessary? - Mayo Clinic

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   Some dentists recommend removing wisdom teeth if they don't fully grow in. In many instances, taking out wisdom teeth as a young adult — generally 15 to 22 years old — is safer, easier and requires less recovery than taking out wisdom teeth later in life. This is because the roots aren't fully formed, the bone in the jaws is less dense and ...

6. Dry socket - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Injury at the surgical site when tooth removal is difficult. This can happen with irregular wisdom tooth development or position, called an impacted wisdom tooth. Risk factors. Factors that can increase your risk of developing dry socket include: Smoking and tobacco use. Chemicals in cigarettes or other forms of tobacco may prevent or slow healing.

7. Tooth abscess - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Symptoms. Signs and symptoms of a tooth abscess include: Severe, constant, throbbing toothache that can spread to your jawbone, neck or ear. Pain or discomfort with hot and cold temperatures. Pain or discomfort with the pressure of chewing or biting.